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Sat May 1/10- Nile Odyssey Belly Dance Show presented by Daughters of the Nile Academy featuring Daughters of the Nile Dance Company and Special Guests. Symons Valley United Church in Kincora, 38 Kincora Rise NW. Doors open 6:30 pm Show- 7:00 pm. Tickets- $16.00, NO tickets at the door. Tickets available February at Son of the Pharaoh 1512 17th Ave SW or Eau Clair Market or thru Daughters of the Nile. For tickets or info call Amarna at (403) 295-1545 Website on Great Links

Sat May 15/10- The Bazaar- Son of the Pharaoh 's annual Clear Out Sale - BLOW OUT PRICES AND AMAZING DEALS! at the Port O'Call Inn See ad in Spectacular Events!

Sat May 15/10- A Nightclub in Cairo- Presented by Abir's Casbah featuring Dance Collective and special guests- AT the Port O"Call Inn, downstairs in the Red Baron Room. See ad in Spectacular Events! soon....

Sat May 29/10 - A Night at the Oasis Show featuring Laura Victoria Gray, Ariellah's Dance Ensemble and special guest Dancers. Presented by Lotus Belly Dance Studio. More info coming...contact Ariellah 403-247-9776 lotusbellydance@shaw.ca website see Great Links

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Fri April 23-25/10 - Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton presented by Bellydance with Geela. Friday night master class (Drum Solo Secrets) $75.00, Saturday and Sunday workshops designed for all levels of dancer $95.00 before March 23, 2010 or $100.00 after. Register for both days and pay only $170.00 before March 23, 2010 or $190.00 after. Lunch provided for Saturday and Sunday. Caernarvon Community Hall, 14830-118 Street, Edmonton, AB. Gala Show featuring Sadie and other talented dancers on April 24, 2010. Doors open 7:30 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets $20.00, at the door (if there is any) $25.00 Registration and Tix available at www.freewebs.com/bellydance-with-geela or call Tracy at (780) 908-4388 or join Facebook Group Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton, AB.

Fri April 24/10 - Gala Show featuring Sadie and other talented dancers. Do NOT miss Sadie performing live! on April 24, 2010. Doors open 7:30 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets $20.00, at the door (if there is any) $25.00 Registration and Tix available at www.freewebs.com/bellydance-with-geela or call Tracy at (780) 908-4388 or join Facebook Group Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton, AB.

Sat May 8/10 Louchia of Los Angeles, presented by Moon Dance Shimmy-Every year we bring together the teachers and their students from different groups from Alberta $ British Columbia, also special solo performers as a guest dancers from different regions and countries. Louchia is one of the lead dancers in "Bellydance Evolution" shows directed by Jillina (www.jillina.com) Fantastic Dancer and Instructor! Join Oksana, Moondance Shimmy, special Guests for this amazing Belly dance show. For more info - Oksana- 780-505-1407 susha2002@hotmail.com registration form - www.moondanceshimmy.byregion.net

Sun May 9/10 Workshop with Louchia! Don't miss your chance to train with this talented star! Studio Place 10813 101st, Grande Prairie, AB 10am-3pm, lunch noon -1 pm All levels are welcome! For more info - Oksana- 780-505-1407 susha2002@hotmail.com registration form - www.moondanceshimmy.byregion.net

Fri, Sat&Sun May 7,8&9/10 Cassandra Shore of Minneapolis - Presented by Nicola & Spice Road Belly Dance In Orient Express 3.

Friday May 7* , *TECHNIQUE TUNE-UP* for teachers & performers. registration 6:30, class 7 -10 pm (3 hours) Hone your skills with a true master teacher! Cassandra has a proven record of producing top-quality dancers, using her renowned methods and deep understanding of Middle Eastern dance, music, and culture. Her teaching style is supportive, clear, articulate, humorous, and challenging. Bring your finger cymbals. Early Bird $65 Regular $75 *Maximum 20 participants! Register now!*

Sat&Sun *intermediates & above (but enthusiastic beginners very welcome!)* 9:00 am registration & shopping 10-12:30 morning sessions 12:30-1:30 lunch & shopping 1:30-4:00 afternoon sessions (5 hours per day) -Orientale technique Saturday--bring veil and zills!; -Drum rhythms how to dance to them--with live drumming by Cassandra! Learn the basics and more from a true master dancer!

**To keep registration costs down, please bring your own water bottle and lunch. Early Bird--half day = $45 each Early Bird--whole day= $79 each Early Bird --both days= $139 Regular Rate--half day = $55 each Regular Rate--whole day= $90 each Regular Rate--both days=$159 *ENTIRE WORKSHOP SERIES:* Friday + Saturday + Sunday = $199 Early Bird Rate = $229 Regular. More info- online at www.spiceroad.ca or, through mail-in registration. Info 204-957-7520 or nicolaraks@mts.net

Sat May 8/10- Cassandra Shore of Minneapolis - Presented by Nicola & Spice Road Belly Dance . Legend. Artist. Choreographer. Director and Master Teacher in *Orient Express 3 * Starring Cassandra, Nicola, Spice Road Belly Dance, Bolero Dance Theatre & Guests in a full, luscious theatre experience. Saturday May 8 Prairie Theatre Mainstage, 3rd Floor, Portage Place 8 pm doors 7:30 pm, rush seating advance tickets $20, $10 kids (12 & under) all tickets at the door $25 Advance tickets available mid-March from Nicola, online at www.spiceroad.ca or, through mail-in registration. Info 204-957-7520 or nicolaraks@mts.net

Sat&Sun June 12&13/10 Workshop with Ahmed Fekry Presented by Al Amar Dance Theatre Featuring Reda technique and combination AND “Tahtib” technique and combinations Ahmed Fekry has studied and worked with Mahmood Reda in the National Folkloric Troupe of Egypt. He is sought after all over the European continent. He is a regular instructor at the Nile Group Festival in Egypt where he performs and conducts classes. He and his students have won several awards at the Nile Group Festival and throughout Europe.

Sat & Sun. May 29&30/10- Caroline Workshop presented by Linda Kovach featuring Caroline Labrie. Check out Caroline's website at www.danseegyptiennebf.com Workshop - Saturday - "Saidi Stylings" and Raks Al Assaya Choreography. Sunday - Gestures, Attitude and Raks Shaabi Choreography. Enchanted Night VIII Show at Okanagan College Theatre on May 29. Doors open 7:00, Show - 7:30 pm. Advance tickets- $18.00 Info/Registration call Linda Kovach at (250)860-2533 or email Linda_Kovach@telus.net

Jul 24-25/10 Karim Nagi!! Presented by Angela Reynolds. Don't imiss this marvelous teacher and performe's workshop and show!! In Bridgetown, Nova Scotia Workshops and performance. Earlly Bird rate until May 31 For registration details, click here: http://velvetburnoutns.webs.com/events.htm

Apr 2010-The International Bellydance Conference of Canada is the first of its kind in this nation, and will feature four days of Bellydance performances, dance classes/workshops, lectures, debates and discussion forums, music classes/workshops … from renowned dancers, musicians and authors from around the world. We are accepting submissions for Mainstage and Open stage events as well as for Speakers/lecturers. Arabesque Studios h-(416) 920-5593..Fx-(416) 703-5593 e-mail info@arabesquedance.ca See Great Links for their website!

Aug 9-20/10 -Hadia’s 5th Annual Professional Oriental Dance Training- Full Package - 55 hours include 5 entire days of Hadia’s Ultimate Technique, Improvisational Skills, Baladi/Saidi a la Fifi Abdo, rhythms and cymbals (zagat) PLUS Music and Rhythm Workshops with Fady Akiki and Orchestra PLUS Exquisite Oriental Choreography, Personalized Performance Refinement and Audience Communication, Business Tips for Success and more... When? August 9th (Hadia’s Birthday) to 20th 5:30 to 9:30 pm weekdays, 10am to 3pm for the weekend workshops Where? Metronome Studio 4557 St Laurent (3rd floor), Montreal
Level : Advanced to Professional Level Limited to 20 students so contact Hadia and send in your registration right away to reserve your spot!! Weekend Workshops with the Orchestra limited to 35...For details: Hadia (514 969-2220) www.hadia.com

Aug 9-13th - Hadia’s 5th Annual Professional Oriental Dance Training - Ultimate Technique Week - 5 entire days of Hadia’s Ultimate Technique 5:30 to 9:30 pm weekdays, Improvisational Skills, Baladi/Saidi a la Fifi Abdo, rhythms and cymbals (zagat) At the Metronome Studio 4557 St Laurent (3rd floor), Montreal.For details: Hadia (514 969-2220) www.hadia.com

Aug 14&15/10-Making the Most of Your Music - Weekend Workshops with Fady Akiki and Orchestra. 10am to 3pm At the Metronome Studio 4557 St Laurent (3rd floor), Montreal. For details: Hadia (514 969-2220) www.hadia.com

Sun Aug15/10 A Magical Night in Egypt with Hadia, Fady Akiki and his 10 piece Arabic orchestra! Also enchanting dancers from Japan, South Africa, Europe, Canada and the US. This unprecedented Evening of Excellence presents Beautiful and Enchanting Belly Dancers from around the world, as they weave their Magic to Egyptian Music played on traditional and authentic Arabic instruments by some of the most consummate musicians in the Arabic world today.8 pm at Cabaret Lion D’Or, 1676 Ontario St. E Montreal. Tickets $30 advance $40 at the door click here to get your advance tickets on-line. www.hadia.com/index.php?id=10#egypt For details: Hadia (514 969-2220) www.hadia.com